Lanson Place Appoints Albert Hong as General Manager of Lanson Place Jinlin Tiandi Serviced Residences in Shanghai

HONG KONG, June 2, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Lanson Place Hospitality Management Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Albert Hong as General Manager of Lanson Place Jinlin Tiandi Serviced Residences in Shanghai.

Prior to joining Lanson Place, Mr. Albert Hong was the Director of Sales & Marketing at Park Hyatt Shanghai. Albert brought to Lanson Place a wealth of 18 years hospitality experience including many international luxury hotel groups namely Hyatt International, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, and The Regent in Hong Kong and mainland China; amongst which more than 8 years were dedicated to senior sales & marketing roles.

In addition to Albert's sound technical expertise and leadership skill, throughout his 10 years tenure with Hyatt, Albert has obtained solid understanding of China business environment and earned respectful work relationship with local owners, workforce, and business partners.

Mr. Albert Hong is a Chinese national and born in Hong Kong, he got a Master degree of Business Administrations, major in Strategic Marketing at The University of Hull in United Kingdom and a Diploma of Hotel Management at the Institut Hotelier "Cesar Ritz", Switzerland.

Albert speaks fluent Cantonese, Mandarin, English and basic German. At leisure time, he loves to read and travel, he finds it particularly enjoyable to wine and dine during his travels.

About Lanson Place Jinlin Tiandi Serviced Residences

Situated in the heart of Huangpu District of Shanghai, Lanson Place Jinlin Tiandi Serviced Residences overlooks the fashionable and historic Xintiandi dining and entertainment area as well as the tranquil lake beyond. A 5-minute walk down the road is Huaihai Road, a boulevard of glittering shopping, restaurants and businesses. The property features 106 apartments with generous three bedroom layouts, contemporary furnishings, well-appointed bathrooms and kitchens. The property also provides an indoor heated swimming pool, fully equipped gymnasium, Residents' Lounge, DVD Library, Business Centre with computers and covered car park with CCTV surveillance.   

About Lanson Place Hospitality Management Limited

Lanson Place is a wholly owned subsidiary of Wing Tai Properties Limited (Wing Tai), a publicly listed company in Hong Kong (HKEx stock code: 369). Wing Tai currently manages eleven properties (three of which Wing Tai has equity in) under the Lanson Place brand, comprising high-end serviced apartments in Beijing, Shanghai, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, and also a boutique hotel in Hong Kong.

Lanson Place properties are generally located in close proximity to the central business district as well as high-end shopping and entertainment areas. Lanson Place aims to offer attentive and personalised service with the convenience of a luxury hotel and the comfort and privacy of a private home.

The Group will continue to grow the Lanson Place brand as a pan-Asian brand and will continue to explore investment and management opportunities mainly in gateway cities in the Asia-Pacific region.

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